BATRUN 2026
Sat Mar 28, 19:00 - Sun Mar 29, 05:00
Homestead Park
ABOUT
BATRUN 2026 PRESENTED BY UTCT
UTCT presents the 22nd edition of Batrun on Saturday 28 March 2026.
THE EVENT
Batrun takes place every February or March, on an evening around the full moon, bringing together those who relish the magic of the mountain after dark. It's a non-competitive event that promises a great time for all.
It's also one of the only night runs within Table Mountain National Park. The challenge is to summit Devil's Peak, Maclear's Beacon, and Lion's Head by headlamp, immersed in a unique atmosphere high above the city.
THE HISTORY
Batrun was first held in 2002, starting from the V&A Waterfront. A small group, brought together by Michelle Santilhano, set out to conquer Cape Town's three peaks in the dead of night. Mist descended after Maclear's and only a handful, led by Christo Steyn, completed Lion's Head in zero visibility, arriving back at the Waterfront as the sun rose.
A year later, a more organised approach took shape under Andre Proctor and Andrea Pulfrich, with a small group starting and finishing at Kloof Nek.
The format then shifted slightly in 2016 as the start/finish moved to Gardens Rugby Club at the foot of Table Mountain.
Three years on, the Bat was shortened by 10km, introducing the Sprint Edition. The event was subsequently denied a permit to run at night, but approval returned in 2022 thanks to the support of Friends of Table Mountain.
The 20th edition was celebrated in 2024, with 2025 continuing the momentum. In the end, everyone remembers Batrun but few can describe it, so it's best experienced for yourself.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
BY PROCEEDING WITH REGISTERING FOR THE EVENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO THE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW.
In consideration of Summit Events Pty Ltd (the “Event Organisers”) accepting my participation in Batrun to be held on Saturday 28 March 2026 (the “Event”), I agree to this release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risk.
I acknowledge that participating in the Event is a dangerous activity that takes place at night and that by such participation I am exposed to certain risks. I acknowledge that the enjoyment of trail running is derived in part from the inherent risks and exertion beyond the accepted safety of life at home or at work and that these inherent risks contribute to such enjoyment and is a reason for my participation in the Event.
I have read and understood the rules and regulations relating to the Event:
- I also agree that if I am injured or my property is damaged I will bring no claim, legal or otherwise, against the Event Organisers and/or SANParks in respect to that injury or damage.
- I agree to Summit Events entering my personal details in the entry form into a database that will be used for the administration of the Event and which may be used for future marketing and promotion of Summit Events.
- I agree to allow my name, results, photographs, videos, multimedia or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by Summit Events, the sponsors, or assigns without payment or compensation.
- I agree to abide by the Event rules, carry all mandatory gear at all times and follow the directions of all Event officials. Failing to do so can result in time penalties or disqualification.
- I assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident, which may occur while I am travelling to or from the event, during the event, or while I am on the premises of the event and the race route, including Registration Venues and the event Aid Stations.
- I also am aware of and assume all risks associated with participating in this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, effects due to weather, wildfires, traffic incidents, and conditions related to dangerous terrain.
- I acknowledge that the Event Organiser may be unable to go ahead with the event due to circumstances beyond their control and that the Event Organiser has the right to cancel or postpone the Event. These circumstances include but are not limited to the following:
- An ‘Act of God’ such as but not limited to pandemics, fires, explosions, earthquakes, drought, tidal waves and floods;
- Extreme weather conditions;
- Participant and spectator safety considerations;
- War, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), invasion, an act of foreign enemies, mobilisation, requisition, or embargo;
- Rebellion, revolution, insurrection, or military or usurped power, or civil war;
- Contamination by radio-activity from any nuclear fuel, or from any nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel, radio-active toxic explosive, or other hazardous properties of any explosive nuclear assembly or nuclear component of such assembly;
- Riot, commotion, strikes, go-slows, lock outs or disorder;
- Acts or threats of terrorism; or
- Other unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of the Event against which it would have been unreasonable for the affected party to take precautions and which the affected party cannot avoid even by using its best efforts.
I acknowledge that in any of the above circumstances my entry fees will be non-refundable.
ENTRY CANCELLATION & REFUNDS:
If a runner wishes to cancel their entry of their own accord, Summit Events requires written confirmation on or before the following dates to [email protected].
- 50% before 01 March 2026.
- 0% from 01 March 2026 onwards.
- No deferrals are allowed.
- Substitutions will be allowed from 3 to 18 March only. Substitutions will carry an admin fee. Email [email protected].
MEDICAL WAIVER:
I declare, as a condition of entry to the Event, that I will be sufficiently trained for this Event and that I am not aware of any illness, injury or any other physical disability which may cause me injury or death whilst participating in the Event. I acknowledge and understand that whilst participating in the Event:
- I may be required to provide samples to the SAIDS anti-doping officials, and if I refuse to submit such samples it will be assumed that I am guilty and be disqualified;
- I may be injured, physically or mentally, or may die from various causes including, but not limited to, overexertion, dehydration, cardiac arrest, slips, trips or falls, exposed to wildfires, accidents with other participants, spectators and road users, or accidents caused by my own actions.
- I may be in a remote or isolated location where access to medical support may be limited and take significant time to reach me;
- There may be no or inadequate facilities for treatment or transport of me if I am injured;
- I assume the risk and responsibility for any injury, death or property damage resulting from my participation in the Event.
- I agree that if I am injured or require medical assistance, the Event Organisers can, at my cost, arrange medical treatment and emergency evacuation as deemed necessary. I agree that I am responsible for my own medical and ambulance insurance cover.
- I agree that if I am injured while running in the Event I cannot hold the Event Organisers and/or SANParks liable and that I am responsible for my own medical bills.
- I may not participate using a race bib belonging to another runner. If I am caught doing this, I acknowledge that I face disqualification from the race and that both runners will be banned from all future Summit Event races.
- I may not give my race bib to another runner to use. If we are caught, I acknowledge that both runners will be banned from all future Summit Event races.
I will declare the following medical information to the Event Organisers during registration in the medical space:
- any medical history and/or pathology, in particular, those which may increase risk during the sport
- the regular use of treatments and medicines during the 15 days prior to the start of the race
I accept that I may be asked to obtain a Medical Certificate from a Specialist clearing myself specifically for the Event, and that further medical evaluation by the Event Medical team may be necessary. I accept that a negative decision to partake in the event by the Event Medical Team is final. The medical information declared on the health space is accessible only to the Medical and Event Organisers.
In the event that I become aware of any medical condition or impairment, or am otherwise sick or injured prior to or during the Event, I will withdraw from the Event.
I hereby provide informed consent that my medical, training, race performance, and injury information may be used by Summit Events and their nominated research partners for research purposes only. I further understand and acknowledge that all analysed, researched or published information will remain anonymous, and will be treated and handled with the utmost confidentiality.
I ACCEPT THESE TERMS